Japan

Japan Finishes SH-60L Naval Combat Helicopter Development

Japan has completed the development of its newest SH-60L helicopter for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).

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Japan to Ease Arms Export Controls Allowing PAC3 Sale to US: Official

Japan is set to loosen arms export controls, a move that would enable the US ally to sell domestically made Patriot missile defense systems to Washington, an official said.

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Philippines Gets Advanced Air Surveillance Radar From Japan

The Philippines has acquired an advanced radar system from Japan to bolster its air surveillance capability.

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US Approves AMRAAM, Sidewinder Missile Sale to Japan

The US State Department has approved the sale of 120 AMRAAM and 44 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles to Japan.

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Japan, ASEAN to Boost Maritime Security Ties With Eye on China

Southeast Asian and Japanese leaders agreed to boost maritime security cooperation in the face of Beijing's growing assertiveness.

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Italy, Japan, UK Sign Deal Bolstering Sixth-Gen Stealth Fighter Program

Italy, Japan, and the UK have agreed to further strengthen their shared goal of developing the next generation of stealth fighters.

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British Army Puma Drones Fly in Japan for First Time

The British Army has deployed RQ-20 Puma drones in Japan for the first time to support a mortar live-fire training.

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US Military Grounds Fleet of Osprey After Crash Off Japan

The US military announced it was grounding its fleet of V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft following a deadly crash off the coast of Japan.

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US Osprey With 8 Crew Crashes off Japan: Coastguard

A US Osprey military aircraft with eight crew on board crashed off the coast of Japan, the coastguard said.

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Japan Hands Bangladesh $3.8M Patrol Boat Grant for Maritime Defense

Japan will provide patrol vessels to Bangladesh as part of its Official Security Assistance program, an armed forces development initiative.

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